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2012 World MMA Heavyweight Scouting Report
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January 28, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #1 - Magomed Malikov
Claiming the top spot on the 2012 World MMA Heavyweight Scouting Report is none other than Russia's Magomed Malikov (6-1). The Dagestani fighter has recorded an impressive 4-1 record in five appearances in 2011
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January 27, 2012
HW Scouting Report: #2 - Magomed Abdurahimov
On December 24th in the Dagestani city of Makhachkala, a small, prestigious one-night mixed martial arts tournament took place at the Ali Aliev Sports Complex. No, this isn’t the cheap version of Warrior.
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January 27, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #3 - Alexei Kudin
Junior dos Santos' dominating rise to the top of the UFC's heavyweight division has caused many fans to re-think what weapons elite heavyweights need in order to compete at the highest level.
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January 26, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #4 - Levan Razmadze
None of the fighters saw MMA action before Sengoku's demise, but in 2011 another member of the Georgian Olympic Judo team, Levan Razmadze (4-0) emerged as a result of the experiment and can currently be seen wreaking havoc on any Japanese heavyweights unlucky enough to cross his path.
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January 25, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #5 - Chris Birchler
Birchler was a two-time NCAA Division I national qualifier during his wrestling career at both East Stroudsburg University and Edinboro University.
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January 25, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #6 - Ruslan Magomedov
One shared experience for many of the fighters on the scouting report is a common career path that includes competing in established, well-organized regional promotions such as Atlantic City's Ring of Combat and Jungle Fight in Brazil.
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January 24, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #7 - Adam Parkes
Surprisingly, the United Kingdom has been absent so far on the 2012 World MMA Scouting Report. Considering the fact that it was one of the UFC's first international destinations, it's difficult to believe the region isn't producing quality talent in numbers by now.
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January 24, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #8-Richardson Moreira
If you think about it, Brazil hasn't produced heavyweight talent in massive quantities over the years. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum, and possibly Antonio Silva are the names most fans would know
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January 23, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #9 - Jan Jorgensen
Jan Jorgensen (1-0) is no stranger to the sound of two burly heavyweight athletes clashing in the midst of a heated battle for real estate.
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January 22, 2012
Heavyweight Scouting Report: #10 - David Oliva
Illinois-native David Oliva (6-0) begins the countdown, claiming the #10 spot on this year's report. Undefeated in six professional bouts, Oliva has been on an extended layoff since defeating Chuck Hoskins at an event in Milwaukee in August of 2010.